Expressions of Interest - Ballarat Line Upgrade
Tender ID: 312642
Tender Details
Tender Description
The Victorian Government's $518 million upgrade of the Ballarat line will commence construction in 2018 and will include:
* duplication of 17 kilometres of track between Deer Park and Melton
* a replacement carpark at Rockbank station
* additional platforms at Bacchus Marsh and Ballan stations, and extended platforms at Rockbank station with new pedestrian links between platforms
* new stabling facilities at Melton and Rowsley, and the removal of stabling facilities at Bacchus Marsh
* a five kilometre passing loop at Ballan
* a four kilometre passing loop at Spreadeagle which will make it possible to close the existing Bungaree loop and remove five level crossings
* duplication of three kilometres of track west of Warrenheip
The removal of five level crossings as part of the decommissioning of the Bungaree loop will improve safety for motorists and the local community.